Artist Information:
Alan Derrick
Gurley, AL
United States
Member Since: Dec 2008
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Artist Statement:
The simple bird feather. It
is thin, light, strong, and
graceful. No two are just
alike. All possess
uncompromising beauty whether
seen from a distance or
studied with intense scrutiny.
I find myself connected with
and drawn to the organic
shapes which compose their
sweeping lines. Many defy
conventional definitions for
coloration with light
refracting qualities which are
unequaled elsewhere in nature.
These are just some of the
characteristics which I strive
to capture in my work.
I start with a sheet of steel
as my base medium because of
its pliable nature while being
worked and formed, and yet it
becomes strong and
structurally sound when
properly finished. A unique
chemical layering technique is
employed to give the
sculptures a hand crafted,
almost wood like quality
beneath its surface. This
same process makes the surface
appear fluid upon closer
observation. With sculpture
as my canvas, I then mist,
spray, and splatter endless
layers of exotic paints ending
with finishes which shimmer
bright like neon saturated
with nature’s kaleidoscope of
colors.
I am constantly challenged to
communicate my observations of
the world connected with each
feather in ways that are
fresh, informative, and
thought provoking. The idea
for a ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
2008 – It’s All About You,
Juried Exhibition, Bucks
Gallery of Fine Art, Newtown,
PA
2008 – National Juried
Exhibition 2008, The Arts &
Culture Alliance, Knoxville,
TN
2008 - Unique Views of
Huntsville, The Huntsville
Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL
2007 - Unique Views of
Huntsville, The Huntsville
Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL
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Artist Galleries:
Besharat Gallery - Atlanta, GA
Huntsville Art League -
Huntsville, AL
Lyda Rose - Birmingham, AL...
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Alan Derrick's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Alan Derrick's Portfolio.
The simple bird feather. It is thin, light, strong, and graceful. No two are just alike. All possess uncompromising beauty whether seen from a distance or studied with intense scrutiny. I find myself connected with and drawn to the organic shapes which compose their sweeping lines. Many defy conventional definitions for coloration with light refracting qualities which are unequaled elsewhere in nature. These are just some of the characteristics which I strive to capture in my work.
I start with a sheet of steel as my base medium because of its pliable nature while being worked and formed, and yet it becomes strong and structurally sound when properly finished. A unique chemical layering technique is employed to give the sculptures a hand crafted, almost wood like quality beneath its surface. This same process makes the surface appear fluid upon closer observation. With sculpture as my canvas, I then mist, spray, and splatter endless layers of exotic paints ending with finishes which shimmer bright like neon saturated with nature’s kaleidoscope of colors.
I am constantly challenged to communicate my observations of the world connected with each feather in ways that are fresh, informative, and thought provoking. The idea for a ... |
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Pumpkin Mullet, 2008
Steel Sculpture,
23 x 13 X 8 inches
Availability: Sold
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